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The Gentleman Of Fifty

The Gentleman Of Fifty

Meredith, George

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ISBN10: 1419163493
ISBN13: 9781419163494
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.54 Depth: 9.24
Language: English
The Gentleman of Fifty is a novel written by George Meredith. The story revolves around the life of a man named Horace Debbitch, who is a wealthy and respected member of society. He is fifty years old, hence the title of the book. Horace is a man who is very confident in himself and his abilities, but he is also very unhappy with his life. He feels that he has not accomplished anything meaningful and that his life has been wasted. The story takes place in the late 19th century in England, and it explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Horace is married to a woman named Lady Grace, who he does not love. He is also in love with a young woman named Cecilia, who is the daughter of one of his friends. Horace struggles with his feelings for Cecilia and the societal expectations that dictate he should remain faithful to his wife. As the story progresses, Horace becomes more and more disillusioned with his life. He begins to question the choices he has made and the path that he has taken. He also begins to realize that his love for Cecilia is not just a passing infatuation, but a deep and genuine feeling. The Gentleman of Fifty is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.Dans la cinquantaine! The reflection should produce a gravity in men. Such a number of years will not ring like bridal bells in a man's ears. I have my books about me, my horses, my dogs, a contented household. I move in the centre of a perfect machine, and I am dissatisfied. I rise early. I do not digest badly. What is wrong?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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